Barton-le-Clay vs Bromham (Bedford)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Barton Le Clay is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Barton Le Clay has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Barton Le Clay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barton-le-Clay
£425,505
Bromham (Bedford)
£478,315
Crime Rate
Barton-le-Clay
48.6
Bromham (Bedford)
77.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barton-le-Clay
100.0%
Bromham (Bedford)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barton-le-Clay
361
Bromham (Bedford)
324.9
EPC Rating
Barton-le-Clay
72.7
Bromham (Bedford)
73.4
Median Income
Barton-le-Clay
£34,566
Bromham (Bedford)
£34,685
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Bromham (bedford) commands an average of £478,315, compared with £425,505 in Barton Le Clay – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Barton Le Clay is a flat at £237,500, while in Bromham (bedford) it is a terraced at £300,290.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 9% pricier in Barton Le Clay (£326,088 vs £300,290).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bromham (bedford) prices grew faster — 36% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandBarton Le Clay has a crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 60% lower than Bromham (bedford) at 77.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barton Le Clay is violent-crime, while in Bromham (bedford) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Barton Le Clay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Bromham (bedford). There are 2 schools in Barton Le Clay and 1 in Bromham (bedford).
Barton-le-Clay School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromham (Bedford) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barton-le-Clay | Bromham (Bedford) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 361.0 Mbps in Barton Le Clay and 324.9 Mbps in Bromham (bedford). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.5% of premises in Barton Le Clay and 90.2% in Bromham (bedford). Gigabit availability stands at 65.3% in Barton Le Clay and 58.9% in Bromham (bedford).
Barton Le Clay is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (361 vs 325 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bromham (bedford) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.4 (C), while Barton Le Clay averages 72.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,097 in Barton Le Clay and £1,067 in Bromham (bedford). 69.9% of homes in Barton Le Clay have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73% in Bromham (bedford).
Bromham (bedford) has more energy-efficient housing — 73% reach band C or above, vs 69.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,685.3 in Bromham (bedford) and £34,566 in Barton Le Clay. The median age is 42 in Barton Le Clay and 41 in Bromham (bedford). Owner-occupancy is 67% in Barton Le Clay versus 62.9% in Bromham (bedford). Employment rates stand at 62.5% in Barton Le Clay and 63% in Bromham (bedford).
| Indicator | Barton-le-Clay | Bromham (Bedford) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,941 | 4,652 |
| Median Age | 42 | 41 |
| Median Household Income | £34,566 | £34,685.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.5% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 62.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34% | 34.6% |
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